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Venue Address

St Oswald’s Hospice Retail Hub
Ouse Street
Ouseburn
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 2AG
United Kingdom

54.972837522746, -1.590827150541

Policies in place

DBS check required

No
Support and Training

Expenses Reimbursed

Yes
Other information

Age restrictions apply

Yes

Details

Retail volunteering with St Oswald's is open to volunteers aged 14 years plus. Volunteering travel expenses can be reimbursed.

As a Fashion Finder volunteer at our brand new Retail Hub in Ouseburn, you’ll play a key role in identifying high-quality, fashion forward items from our generous donations. Your keen eye for fashion and awareness of current trends will help curate unique collections for sale through our online platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference while indulging your passion for fashion and sustainability. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Scour incoming donations to select the best fashion pieces, including clothing, accessories, and footwear. 
  • Stay up-to-date with fashion trends and popular brands to identify items with the highest resale potential. 
  • Create themed or trend-based collections that appeal to our online shoppers. 
  • Collaborate with the online sales team to ensure accurate descriptions and pricing of curated items. 
  • Assist with styling and photographing selected items to showcase their appeal on our online store. 

If you have a flair for fashion and would like to help make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! 

Skills needed

A passion for fashion and knowledge of current trends; a good eye for detail and quality; an ability to volunteer independently and make informed decisions; an interest in sustainable fashion and supporting a charitable cause; and a basic knowledge of fashion brands and garment care.

Benefits for the Volunteer

Gain experience in the fashion retail sector; be part of a supportive and enthusiastic team; and contribute to a charitable cause, helping to fund the vital work of St Oswald’s Hospice.

Register your interest
Your details will be passed onto the organisation offering this volunteer opportunity so that they can contact you directly with more information. Anonymised information will be kept for monitoring purposes.